Original PromptStudents need to collect weather data : Wind , Wind Gust, Humidity, Precipitation, Rain Cloud Coverage, and Temperature of their local area and compare it to an area abroad: San Juan, Puerto Rico. The point of the lesson is to have Students gather data to compare weather patterns locally with those of another area. Students view local weather reports and determine the factors that combine to produce what we know as weather. They are introduced to a digital weather center to measure temperature,
This learning resource focuses on collecting and analyzing daily weather data to compare the weather patterns of Paterson, NJ, and San Juan, PR. Students will explore key concepts such as temperature, wind, humidity, precipitation, and cloud cover. The resource includes a glossary with definitions of important weather terms in both English and Spanish. It also features step-by-step instructions for accessing a Digital Weather Center, collecting real-time data, and performing a comparative analysis on the weather differences between the two cities. Additionally, the resource encourages metacognitive reflection and includes a challenge task that prompts students to predict the impact of increasing wind speeds on daily activities.